Fr. Clement Machado – Are you a consumer of priests? Part 2
In our last post “Father Machado – Are You a Consumer of Priests?” we covered some of Fr. Machado’s thoughts on the supernatural aspects of the priesthood. In this second and final article, we finish with more of his thoughts on the priesthood as well as Catholics’ knowledge of Christ the Priest within their own parish priests.
Also included are a few comments on the Year For Priests as declared by Pope Benedict XVI on June 29, and finally some thoughts and stories of St. John Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests and the reality of spiritual warfare. St. Vianney, as the Curé of Ars, fought both the devastating spiritual effects of Mason-inspired French Revolution and the devil himself.
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- One Third of Humanity to Contract H1N1
- Reconcile with God, then Prepare for the World
- Why the U.S. and the Vatican Must Be Destroyed
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Reconcile with God, then Prepare for the World
It’s no secret that there is a lot going on around the world, enough to cause fear in even the most stout-hearted if they’re listening. This should produce concern in any of of us, but not fear. We have the victory and joy of the risen Christ to keep things in perspective. When all is said and done, God will not judge us by what the world did to us, but by what we did for others in the world. Even in a disaster, the light of Christ should shine within you as you help others in a crisis.
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How hard can getting the right emergency candle be? Well, candles have grown into their own specialties, especially emergency candles.
And candles, like water or salt, can be blessed by a priest for sacramental purposes. Nothing like having a blessed candle lighting your way in an emergency!
For frugal readers who just want to head to a Walmart and buy a pack of candles, I’d suggest continuing to read on, because I found out that the cheapest candles are not necessarily the best value.
→ Read moreReadiness: Long-term food storage
Long-term food storage is a lot easier than it used to be, ranging from do-it-yourself all the way to buying freeze-dried foods. Food packing materials as well as ready-made products have really matured since the Y2K scare 9 years ago. It’s pretty much an industry in itself today. And long-term food supplies are an important part of readiness in these troubled times.
→ Read moreThe 72-hour Kit: Gotta Rosary for the run?
In the event of an emergency, do you have a 72-hour or Bug-out Kit? Gotta Rosary for on the run?
A 72-hour kit is a bag, bucket, or box of everything you will need to survive 72-hours as you flee a natural disaster, terrorist event, or civil unrest. For example, food, water, medicines, etc.
The idea is that you should be able to get where you’re evacuating to within three-days, or that civil authorities (police, national guard, etc.) will have brought the unrest under control.
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Sacramentals, while not directly conveying sanctifying grace like the sacraments themselves such as the Eucharist, do help us in our walk towards Christ. They “prepare us to receive grace and dispose us to cooperate with it.” With a sincere devotion to Christ, they also help keep and/or drive away bad spirits.
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Father Clement Machado – Are you a consumer of priests?
Say the word missionary and many people think of a devoted priest hacking his way through a jungle to spread the Word of God.
Now meet Father Clement Machado—a modern missionary hacking his way through secular 21st century America, clouded Catholic thinking and even the work of the devil.
If you’re fortunate enough to hear him tell how the Blessed Virgin Mary visited him at the age of 11, you’ll learn that Mary showed him a vision of Hell and then of Heaven. He knew then that he was going to be a priest.
Father Machado—missionary, exorcist and a surprisingly humble and humorous priest—spoke before a crowd of around 450 on Sunday, Aug. 9th on the Roman Catholic priesthood and Pope Benedict’s declaration of the Year for Priests. He emphasized the year was for priests, not of priests. A year to pray for and celebrate the gift that God has given us through His priests.
→ Read moreOne Third of Humanity to Contract H1N1
The World Health Organization put out estimates today that 30% of the world population will contract H1N1. That’s 2 billion people.
2 billion people will contract this new flu virus! That’s a staggering number by any measure.
Fortunately, the vast majority of cases have been mild.
→ Read more5 Ways to Keep Hope During the Persecution
The verdict is in. The Catholic Church is under full blown persecution.
What are the persecutions and five ways we can keep hope during this time?
→ Read moreFive for Friday, March 6, 2009
Here’s five for this Friday (and don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday):
Family of 5 weathers economy with 7 housemates
Here’s a wonderful story of a family once in need, now helping the needy.
Gerald Celente Really Scares Me
If you haven’t heard or watched Gerald Celente, he’s a better scare than the last Hollywood horror film.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Just what is it about this icon that reaches out to us?
Stalag 383
No matter how bad things get in today’s recession/depression, you’ll still be inspired by this story of American POWs housed in a German prison camp during World War II.
Why haven’t you heard of this man?
Our mystery man inspired C.S. Lewis to become a Christian and Mahatma Ghandi to lead a peaceful revolution. Why haven’t you heard of him?
→ Read moreOn the Brink: A True Rosary Miracle
He stands at the top of the stairs looking down. He is in pain, afraid of what lays ahead, suffering depression, filled with hopelessness. He’s alone while his wife is at work. After fighting cancer for over a year he’s reached the end of his limits; he doesn’t want to fight anymoreor be a burden. He plans to kill himself right then and there.
Suddenly, on TV the rosary is being prayed on EWTN. It reminds him of the rosary given him recently by a friend.
And a miracle is about to happen.
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17th International Week of Prayer and Fasting, October 2-12, 2009
A global prayer and fasting campaign for the conversion of nations, an end to abortion and to promote peace.
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Journey Young Adult Festival (18-35+)
Join us Saturday, October 10th, 2009 for the Journey Young Adult Festival –a day of talks, music, fellowship, Adoration, Mass and prayer.
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Midwest Catholic Family Conference, Wichita, Kansas, Aug. 7-9, 2009
Now in it’s 10th year, The Midwest Catholic Family Conference is a unique opportunity to hear some of the country’s most knowledgable speakers from both the clergy and the laity who can clearly and intelligently address contemporary Church teachings and social issues in the light of those teachings.
We have assembled our speakers for the 2009 Catholic Family Conference.It’s a fantastic lineup this year, including Immaculée Ilibagiza, a living example of faith put into action. Immaculée’s life was transformed dramatically during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. If you are unable to attend the whole Conference, Friday night only tickets are available which includes Immaculée Ilibagiza, Tony Menendez and Randy Malick.
→ Read moreRetreat: Michael Brown of Spirit Daily, May 2nd, 2009, Detroit
Michigan is a state that faces special issues. What does the future have in store (there and elsewhere)? How do we handle the circumstances? How do we prepare for what may be developing in our culture and surroundings? Most importantly, how do we prepare for the afterlife — which all of us face regardless of what occurs in the world.
Author Michael H. Brown will present the intensive all-day retreat Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Crowne Plaza at 27000 Sheraton Drive, in Novi [click read more for directions]. Due to the economy, they are offering a special price.
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